| 单词 | receive |
| 释义 | receivereceive /rɪˈsiv/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitive] 1get something to get something you are given or sent SYN get: Each child will receive a small gift. Are you still receiving financial aid?receive something from somebody In 1962 she received an honorary doctorate from Harvard. Police received calls from residents who heard the gunshots.2experience something to experience something that happens or something that is done for you SYN get: The writer received a warm welcome. Lee received 324 votes. The study has received considerable attention. Rovner is still in the hospital receiving treatment for a heart problem.receive an injury/blow etc. Three firefighters received minor injuries. These officers receive extra training and better equipment. Many new mothers do not receive much support from other family members.3news/information if you receive news or information about something, someone tells you it, you read it, etc.: He received the news in silence. Officials have received numerous complaints about airport noise.4reaction to something [usually passive] to react in a particular way to a suggestion, idea, performance, etc.: Hawke’s first novel was well received by many critics.5BY RADIO a)if a radio or television receives radio waves or other signals, it makes them become sounds or pictures b)to be able to hear a radio message that someone is sending: Receiving you loud and clear.6ACCEPT somebody formal to accept or welcome someone as a guest or as a member of a group: She was not well enough to receive visitors.receive somebody into something He was later received into the priesthood.7be on the receiving end (of something) to be the person who is most affected by someone else’s actions, usually in a bad way: I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of criticism.[Origin: 1300–1400 Old North French receivre, from Latin recipere, from capere to take] |
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